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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28
An Honest Farmer.

A woman was standing with her srms
resting on the front gate when squint-
eyed old fellow wearing the conventional
hsbiliments of the pine hills and carry.
ing an enormous OK whip came along
and asked:
"Have you seen anything NV er little
bay steer arounG' hayr!"
"No."
"Er steer with er white star in his
forehead"
"No."
"Sorter limps with the left hind foot,
but pretty peart, taken altogether"
II tell you no. the woman snapped.
"Flotch or load NV wood In this MORN
in an ole Dsrb-that's the steers name
got out of the wagin yard an clsred
hisse'f It'sthe steer bought from Ben
Hardin last fall-lean Ben. Yer know
him reckon?"
mo, | don't"
"Wall, ress easy erbout IL, fur II ain't
your fault, kase Ben gifts acquainted
with mighty nigh ever woman he ken.
| don't know wh'ar Ben got the steer,
but that amt none nv my business.
Amt seed him, have yerg"
II tell you no" the woman almost
screamed.
al didn't know but he would er come
up thiser wsy, fur thar ain't no tellin'
whar he'll go when he gifts chance.
Went over to old Jim Mchauthem's place
one day an fell In the well. Don't know
old jim, do your"
"No, don't; and more than that, |
don't want TO know him nor you either.
Go on away from here"
"Oh, yer oughtenter talk thater way
erbout old Jim. Wy, he's the man that
diskivered the persimmon puddin'.
Amt seed nuthin' Of the steer, yer say!'
"If you don't go on away from her I'll
call policeman"
ooh, don't put yerse'f ter no trouble
on my ercount. may be honsrylookin
but amt no fool. married the putti-
ST oman in all our neighhorhood. an
when leave home allus tell my wife
that If find pulitzer oman than che Is,
that-wcll, never expect to see one,
that's all, but have. Madam" taking
OF his yellow slouch hat and making a
bow, "you air that lady"
''Oh, what an old fool you arer' the
woman laughingly replied.
"Yes, madam, am er fool-er fool
erbout beauty, but rot erbout nothin'
else. Some men air afeered to tell er
oman that's she purity, but sin't. There
never wus nothin' cowardly erbout me.
Ter tell yer the truth, aln't lost no
seer. but when seed yer had ter,
trump up some sort Nv er yarn. I've got
err cod an er half NV wood round her on
er wagin that I'm going to sell but
sense I've been talkin, ter you so, fur /
am an ole man, while you air youg er-
nun ter be my daughter. Yer'll pardon
me, won't yer9'
sob, certainly. What do you ask for
your wood?"
"You may have the cod an er ha'f fur
five dollars"
"All right, " the delighted woman rspli-
ed.
"Bring 1t around here and throw it
over the fence"
He drove around, threw over quarter
of cord OF green pine poles, collected
the five dollars, bowed to the woman
aud wentaway.-Lrkdnsds Trareir.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28

The meanest man 80 far on record
lives in New Haven. His wife asked
him to bring her pet, some animal
that would stick to her, and the next
evening he brought home leech.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28

Office boy Ito editor) There is a man
outside who says he has bill ne wants
to present. Editor-Say to him that his
manuscript is respectfully declined.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28

HANDSOME embroidered Table Covers
1 L Scarfs and Lambrequins ready for use.
Ladies and Children's Leggings, colored ana
white. Skirts and Underclothes, new, nice,
good and cheap Stockings to suit all feet,
white and colored, Worsted and Fleece lined.
Black Hose for misses and boys. Scarlet wool
Vests for ladies. Silk Handkerchieisfromt the
Old BandannaS down to suit the little folks
in color, price and style. Linen and cotton
Handkcrchefs Towels from I'D cts. per pair
to Sl5O per pair, very nice. Monte Linen,
sdeboard, bureau, washstand and table
Scarfs stamped for embroidery. Splashers,
Tray Covers, Doylies, Napkins, all ready for
work, with the new Linen Embroidery
Thread, never fading, TO embroider with.
Gloves for the little folks. shoulder Shawls
for the old ladies, Sleeveless Jackets for the
young ladies. Felts, Pushes, of different
colors, ornaments of different styles, and
silk for embroidery. Just the incest fancy
work baskets to he found To suit the indus
trious Basket Cradles, Scrap and Waste
Baskets. Brass Placques, Whisp-Holders,
Brass ornaments of various designs, some
China and Glass ware, Writing Desks, Work
Boxes, Box Paper, Albums, and many other
articles not necessary TO tell about, Call
and see them at the Little store of
MISS ELLEN WELSllANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28


In few weeks-we shall begin to pack up
and remoVe-a large portion OF our StocK-to
protect IL from dust and eNpoSure-whlle tear
ing down-fcaseS and cOunters-and erecting
in our store rOOm-tor the accommodation
of our patrons--a ladies' toilet room-a chll-
dren's nursery-an elevated railway-and tit
ting ND for the intrOductiOn-Of an immense
dress goods-and dry goods department.
making the convenience OF our stort-lhe
variety and extent of cur Stock-and the low
prices-equal any and surpass many--Ot the
"'S S'o''' - WV UPDEGRAFFs.
We believe il will pay us better-to sell our
present stock-(although new and Seasonable)
-atand below coSt-than 10 pack II up--thats
why we offer-the greatest bargain sale-eVer
UPDEGRAFFS.
In Ladies' and Misses wear-some articles
are about one-half price--others two-thlrus
and dthree-fourthS OF the regular price--amOng
these are S--COatS--ClOaIiugS-
ods-Silks-Skirts-Un Hosiery
Curtain Fabrics-Table eCovers-Towels--Mu Mus
lins and Flannels-Shoes-tiloN s-NOtlons-
Articles for Fancy Work-Brass- -ware-Stat-
uary-Fancy Baskets-Mantle Ornaments.
UPDEGRAFFS.
For men and boys wear-the reductions are
equally as creation SuitngS-OVercoatS-
Coats-PantS and Nests--all custom made
on Ready-made Clothing-most of which-is
our own Dltke-lllt ~ lNNS t'i ''' -i''''i
two-thirds--the regular price. Boots and
Shoes-HatS and Caps--FurniShing Goods
Gloves--Horse Blankets--Rohes-Ca
Umbrellas--in fact every article men and boys
wear are at bargain prices. .,.,,..s
UPDEGRAFFS.
II YOU don't want to buy-and have the
time TO look-comc and see the priceS-and
the quality of goods. You can post yoursen
and save yourself money-when you must
buy. We are not workng-and advertising
for to-day only. We are just as deslrOus OF
selling YOU goods hereafter as we are selling
you-tor the present. We expect TO haNe-De,
fore many years roll by-a store-that VIII
stand Out-as one among-the great stores
OF this great country. To succeed in this-we
must attract the buyers ofthe future-as well
UPDEGRAFFS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28
CLOTHING
AND
Gents Furnishings,

and his speciality is to please his customers
and save money for all who patronlze MN:
His Goods are bought for cash ana the low
prices will sell them, and all who can appre-
ciate good Clothing will be interested in
looking over his Stock. Remember,lt IL Is
pleasure for him TO show his goods. His line
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28
Prices |. celia.n 10 The Iim..-TEy Low.

Invite the especial attention of persons
in need of COOKING STOVES to the follow
ing list of necessary Furniture which | give
with each stove, and which | guarantee to
be first-class in every respect: l wash boiler,
l coffee boiler, sauce pan and lid, iron
tea-kettle, > iron pots, pot lids, long grid
die, skillet, 3 sheet-irOn pans, lid litter,
poker, l stove scraper, joints of pipe and
lender wash basin, pudding pans, patty
pans, II pie plates, milk strainer, | milk
SKINNER, plain ladle, pierced ladle, soup
ladle, iron spoon, l cake turner, l egg whip
pie crimpcr and trimmer, fancy teapot,
Sad-irons, teapot stand, sad-iron stand,
pepper box, nutmeg CRATER, candle stick,
cake mould, 6tin cups, dipper, biscuit cut
ter, / rolling-pin, potato masher, butcher
knife, knives and forks worth Sl.25 per set,
d albata tablespoons, 4 albata teaspoons,
coal-shovel, flesh fork, 3 jelly-cake pans,
pound of stove polish.
I sell the celebrated Excelsior Cooking
Stoves at the following prices. will deliver
stoves and furniture free of freight in Bridge
port, Md. at any station on the =. V. X. r.,
also at any station on the h. &. O. Il. Il. as far
west as Cumberland or south TO Staunton.
EXCELSIOR.
No Is, 5000; No. Il, $3.50; No. %, $3.50;
No. 81 $500: No. 2S, S2S.OD; No. 80, $500; No.
81, $500: No. IS, $500; No. 30, $4,000.
Prices quoted on application and repairs
furnished for all patterns OF stoves.
Returning thanks for the liberal patronage
of the past, hope 10 merit n continuance.
IL. e. NARTEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28

We believe it will pay us better-to sell our
present tstock-(although new ana seasonaple)
Iatand below coSt-than To pack IL up--thats
why we offer-the greatest bargain sale-eVer
presented-of real desirable goods.
PHOTOGRAPHS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28
Railroad Tickets.

NOR the WEST and SOUTH. Land explor-
i Ing tickets, round-trip, good for 80 10 20
days low rates, first-class accommodations.
Full information given. Apply 70
]. 5. FLEMING,
Special Agent Baltimore & Ohio Railroad,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28

NAMES for ChiIdren-Authors, Old Maid,
OCheckers, Domiuoes, &c. Also Paints In
box at GIBSON'S.
I and other kinds, fine, for little money at
GIBSON'S DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28

is unsurpassed. Suspenders, Hosiery, and
all the smaller articles of mems apparel.
Would especially invite your attention to his
line of Underwear, which is full and COM
plete in all grades, nice warm goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28
UPDEGRAFFS.

AN ELEVATED RAILWAY.
\ LADIES TOILET ROOM.
A CHILDREN'S NURSERY.
4 BIG CITY STORE.
A GREAT BARGAIN SALE.
IrphEG AXES
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28
OVERCOATS

is large and cheap. Remember the old stand
College Square. With many thanks to my
friends and customers, remain your friend,
JACOB WINTERMOYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-01-28
TRUNKS AND VALIsES.

Ihave large Stock, In fact, everything
that is kept in Clothing and Furnishing
Goods you will find in my Store, and should
have arrangements with a clothing house III
Philadelphia to make suits to order on snort
notice and fits guaranteed. My line OF
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
PERSONAL.


Ex-Gov. Dingley who was in town last
evening visited the Portland Club
Miss BERTHE Webb, of this city, scored a
great success as a solo yiolinist, at Steinway
hail. New York, last Saturday evening.
Miss Anna Atwood, daughter of Rev. DR..
l.. w. Atwood, former pastor Of the Second
Universalist church, of this city, is employed
as teacher of language at Westbrook Semi
nary.
Col T. A. Smith and Mr.. Edward n. Ding
ley, the new editor and publisher of the
Leayenworth Times, received a most cordial
welcome at the hands of the leading citizens
of that growing city. A dinner was served
and the speeches indicate that our Eastern
friends have been taken to the hearts of the
warm-hearted WesterneIs.
Hon. William l.. Putnam has gone to
Washington on business connected with the
proposed fisheries negotiations He will re-
turn probably at the end of the week, his trip
being a brief one. 1t is understood that he
will hold a conference with Secretary Bay
ard. Several of the Portland fishermen have
seen Mr.. Putnam, but the interviews were
not of public nature.
Miss Gusta Montgomery, of Deering, has
copied the town records Of Westbrook from
1871 to 1871. This was done under the super
vision of L. b. Chapman. The work has
been accomplished very neatly and skilfully,
and the six volumes are included in one at
cost to the town of about 500. The book
was bound by Loring, Short & Harmon.
Mr.. Carroll Abram Dame, who has been
identified with the Smith Farm at Manches-
ter-by-the-Sea, Mass, for nearly fifty years,
was found on Saturday morning lying on his
barn floor, stricken down by apoplexy, and
his recovery is deemed hopeless. Mr.. Dame
was born in Maine, July II, 1873, near the
New Hampshire line, but went to Manches-
ter when boy, and has ever since lived
: there
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27

Especial Despatch TO the Boston Advertiser
NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-Information has
just been received that a very important
circular has been issued by the Thompson
Houston Electric Company of Boston, to all
parties who are using apparatus made by the
American Electric Manufacturing Compa-
ny.
This is to the effect that the regulator at
tached to the American machine is direct
infringement on letters patent No. 3S,315,
belonging to the Thompson Houston Electric
Company.
The circular states that any parties pur-
chasing or using the American apparatus
will have suit brought against them for an
injunction to restrain them from the use of
said apparatus, and to recover under any de-
cree for damages which will follow from in
frngement of the rights of the Thompson
Houston Electric Company under letters pa
tent referred to-
1t is reported that this suit has already
been brought by the Thompson-H Houston
company against licensees of the American
company Tor lnfringements of said patent,
ana an early decision in the case is confident
~ eAPected- Eminent counsel are engaged
~ ~; tiie ease ana the suit is being pushed
WIN NlSOr ana energy. The American Com
pany are also said to be defendants In an
important suit, brought against them bv the
BRUSH Electric Company of Cleveland. Ohio.
The Thompson-Houston and Brush Compa
MES control so many and valuable features
covering complete systems of are lighting
that it is extremely difficult for any new
company to take the field with apparatus
which does not seriously conflict with one
or both of these old systems.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
Portland Society of Art.

The first fall meeting of the Portland So
ciety of Art was held last evening. A letter
of resignation as secretary was received from
Mr.. Al. b. Gilbert, made necessary by an ex-
tended business engagement. The resigna-
tion was accepted and vote of thanks was
extended to him by the society for the very
able manner in which he has fulfilled the
duties of the office. Mr.. VIM. S. Lowell was
elected secretary for the balance of the year.
Mr.. e. r. Prince was elected a member of
the board of management to fill the vacancy
occasiOned. The fall exhibition Of the society
will open on November 14th and continue
through the month, and at the same time the
society will hold an exhibition and sale of
pictures and drawings donated for the bene-
fit Of the Art school established by the So
ciety. Mr.. +. W. Benson has been re-eD-
gagged as teacher for the season, and a
large class is promised. Most of the class
of last season being interested to continue
the studies then so proftably commenced
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Rev. Sam SmalPs lecture at City Hall, Sat
urday evening, Nov. 26. will be on Society
Thugs"
Deputy Sheriff Despeaux of Brunswick
yesterday seized from George w. Dunning of
Harpswell Pr short Holsters.
Schooner Arizona landed 10000 pounds Of
cod and haddock and the Martha ID. McLan
5000 pounds Of the same at this port yester-
day
Messrs Kendall & Whitney expect to get
into their handsome new building, corner of
Federal and Temple streets, by the first of
January.
Six new cottages are going up on the
Rock Bound Park property of Mrs. May
Chapman, Peaks Island, and there is some
prospect of thirty more.
The executive committee of the Woman's
Auxiliary to the Y. NJ. c. A. are getting up
antiquarian supper to be given in the as
zion hall, Monday evening" October 81.
2 will be a special meeting Of the
Mems Christian Association next
evening at 73O o'clock, on which
gates will be elected to the
alton at Rockland.
ny was the coolest day yet for this
-. The mercury indicated $40 at a.
m, and didn't rise above 400 during the day.
The wind was from the east till nightfall,
and then shifted to the SOUTH
The degree staff of Ancient Brothers
Lodge, with other Odd Fellows, visited Cape
Elizabeth lodge at South Portland, Tuesday
evening, and performed the degree work.
An excellent oyster supper was served later.
On discharging the cargo of coal and pota-
toes from the schooner Laura Brown Tues
day, it was discovered that the so called bar
rels of potatoes were barrels of fish, and
they were seized by the customs inspectors.
In compliance with the recommendation
issued by the Grand Sire of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge memorial service will be held
by Ancient Brothers Lodge, |. o. 0. f., in
Odd Fellows Hall. this evening. October
9th Rev. Marion Crosley, Grand Chap
lain of the Grand Lodge, will deliver an adj
dress.
nj. F. Davis, the oarsman and inventor,
who has been in Lewiston this week, is try
ing to interest the Lewiston people in boat
houses and rowing on Lake Auburn. he
says that there is no finer place in the land
than Lake Auburn for such purpose, so
easy of access, so favored in waters and so
close to the city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27

gions. The families there are surprisingly
large. Some of them have over thirty chill
dren. The speaker spoke of the Bible cir
Giles to which the people eagerly come.
Rev. DIR. Phillips, of Vermont, spoke of
the mountain work, speaking as he said,
from pastors standpoint. The field is a
new one and these are new. people brought
out to our view, and it would be most ex-
cellent thing if some of our young Christians
would have an enthusiasm for the mission
airy work among these mountain people. No
more promising field for successful work is
presented to the Christian or the patriot for
the education of this people is to have po-
tent influence upon the prosperity Of wide
Sectson of our country.
Rev. Mr.. Myers, the pioneer missionary in
the mountain region, addressed the audience
and gave glowing account Of the promise
of the material prosperity of the section
where he is located. The region for four
hundred miles about Nashville is to be in
the future the busiest region in this country
1t is the Birmingham of America, and it
must be secured for Christ and the Church.
The meeting adjourned with prayer by
Rev. DR.. Rankin, aud benediction by Rev.
DIR. Mckenzie.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
The Police BAL.

Tonight the police of the city of Portland
will give their fourteenth annual ball at
City Hall. We have no doubt that there
will be large attendance, for it is from the
profits OF this ball that our patrolmen are
able to make about enough to furnish them
selves with certain articles that serve to
make them comparatively comfortable when
on duty duricg the cold and trying DAYS of
winter. Chambers Band has beer secured
ana VIII furnish the very best music. Tickets
can be secured from any of the force and at
the door Of the hall
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27

Portland people, when in Boston, will find
the famous old Revere House, now remod-
elled and refurnished, comfortable and
home-like hotel, where they can enjoy first
class fare and pleasant rooms at moderate
prices. The Revere is near all the Northern
and Eastern depots, and guests like its rooms
its table, It's many conveniences, and its in
dependence. 1t has always been favorite
with travellers; is celebrated everywhere
for its cuisine, and becomes more popular
every day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
Special Missionary Edition.

AT the close of the exercises Of the Ameri.
can Missionary Associa ton, the Press will
publish special Missionary Edition, which
viii contain all the reports of the three days
of the session. This edition will be mailed,
postpaid, to any address for five cents. Or
ders may be left at the PRESS Counting
Room, at 81 Exchange street, or with the
PRESS agent at the church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27

Tickets should be at once procured by all
who desire to witness the repetition of these
dances that created such a sensation when
produced at the Kermis last week. These
dances will be presented at City uall on Fri
day evening, besides an exhibition game of
lawn tennis and promenade concert with
music by Gilbert's orchestra. There viii al
SO be large sale of fancy articles, wooden
shoes and ice cream. Stockbridge has the
tialnfc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
he amount received from collections taken up
the several religious societies in the city was
THE GREAT RACE.
Teemer and caudaur at Maranocook
Today.

Today will occur, if the water is smooth,
the great race between Teemer and Gaudaur
at Lake Maranocook, for the championship
OF America and $1,000 stakes. Every ar
rangement has been made for the comfort of
visitors and there is no doubt there will be
an enormous crowd of spectators, including
the leading sporting men all over the coun-
try There will be in attendance Chand-
ler's, the Lewiston Brigade, and Bangor
bands. All sorts of entertainments will be
provided for those who wish to enjoy them
selves in different ways before and after the
race. The trains will leave Portland at $50
and 1870 a. m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
King-True.

DR.. Alfred King, City Physician of Port
land, and Miss Nellie G. True, of Water
vile. were married last evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. True, the brides
parents in Waterville. Rev. William II.
Spencer, pastor of the Baptist church, pro-
nounced the ceremony. 1t was quiet we'd
ding, only few near relatives and friends
of the brioe and groom being present From
this city Hon. NJ. f. King and Mrs. King,
and Miss Eta King, the groom's parents and
sister were present. Mr.. Alfred King with
Mrs. King will be at home at 2O1 High street
in this city.Monday evenings until Nov. oath.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE IunGE RoNNEY

bEFOKE JUDGE BONNEY.
,WEDNEsDAY-Alvah w. Clark VS. Frederick A.
Clark. -
:, Action TO recover the sum of 1920 with an
item OF - interest for manufacturing AZ pairs OF
zoe weights for trotting horses under a patent
owned by the defendant. The defence claimed
lhat me weights We're not manufactured accord
ing 10 the sample furnished were not saleable
ana were OF no value to the defendant. Decision
reserved.
A. T. Moulton for plf L. NJ. Webb for diff.
Hudah A. Plaisted VS.. Geo. w. Heath.
ated IN North Gorham. Decision reserved.
A. Il. Moulton farplff j. III. Fogg for diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-27
Heavy Lumber Failure.

Rood & Maxwell, large lumber dealers,
with office at ST. Paul, Mimi, and mills at
Washburn, Wis. have made an assignment,
with liabilities of $2SO,0OO and assets of
100000. The firm, which is composed of E.
II. Rood and j. G. Maxwell, was formed in
1884. Their mills were formerly located at
Cumberland in this State. Rood is also en-
gagged in the grain business at Bloomington,
Ill, with a partner, under the firm style of
Il. IL. Rood 81 Co